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Moody's
DePIN Tech Shows Promise, But Implementation Faces Several Hurdles, Moody's Says
The Wall Street ratings agency's first-ever report about the sector underscores the increased attention towards DePIN apps.

The Promises and Perils of Private Asset Tokenization
Moody's digital economy expert Cristiano Ventricelli argues alternative assets could benefit from going on-chain, but technical challenges persist.

Tokenization Growth Depends on Developing Blockchain-Powered Secondary Markets: Moody's
There aren't enough secondary markets that support tokenized assets, and they come with risks, the ratings company said.

Tokenized Fund Adoption Grows but Brings Technology Risks: Moody's
Entities providing tokenization tech have a limited track record and may contribute to increased risk, a new report by analysts at the credit-rating agency says.

Bitcoin ETFs Too Small to Affect Broader Investment Landscape, Moody’s Analysts Say
The exchange-traded funds will allow better access to bitcoin through regulated entities and draw institutional investors, but the crypto is still a very small asset class, CoinDesk was told.

2023: A Critical Juncture for the Global Stablecoin Market
Moody’s Senior Director Yiannis Giokas said adoption accelerated this year, despite many destabilizing trends.

Can Stablecoins Get Past Their Instability?
Moody's Head of DeFi Rajeev Bamra considers the role stablecoins play cryptocurrency markets, and the risks posed by "depegging" events.

Blockchain and AI Are Set to Transform Financial Markets: Moody's
Incorporating AI and digital ledger technology into business models may require substantial investment, but could help lower expenses and improve market liquidity over time, a report said.

Stablecoins: A Potential Counter to De-Dollarization
Demand for dollars in the global economy is increasingly flowing into permissionless stablecoins, even as domestic policies and foreign efforts like a BRICS-issued currency could erode the greenback's overall dominance.

Possible Consequences for Lack of Digital Asset Regulation in the U.S.
Amid rapid evolution in the digital asset ecosystem, Rajeev Bamra, SVP of DeFi and Digital Assets at Moody’s Investors Service, underscores the importance of regulatory compliance. "The recent investigations and regulatory actions highlight the importance of compliance and risk controls," Bamra says, warning that lack of progress could "diminish the attractiveness of the United States for firms and investors."
